Find a Doula Near Me in Merced, CA

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4.9

Average rating from 73 reviews

36

Doula providers near Merced

13

Families requested a doula nearby in the last 90 days

50%

Accept insurance

From providers and requests on Bornbir. Updated November 2026.

Doula rates near Merced

Prices doulas list on Bornbir · November 2026

Packages

Flat rate · typical $500–$2,500

$1,500 median

Hourly rate

Per hour · typical $50–$67

$60/hr median

Based on 656 package prices from 284 doulas listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Merced, CA.

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36 doulas near Merced, CA

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From 5 doulas who confirmed their availability in the last 30 days.

Joanne Gomez BSN, RN, CD, CCE, CLE

Serves Fresno, California 27 years of experience

4.2 (5 reviews)

Joanne Gomez BSN, RN, CD, CCE, CLE Popular: among the most-viewed doulas in California, last 60 days

Responds within an hour Accepts insurance

Hello! I am the Founder and Nursing Director of Peaceful Passages Birthing Support Center. I am an experienced Labor and Delivery RN and Certified Doula of 25 years. We serve CA and FL, with multiple office locations . We offer a vast array of services, including, maternity concierge services , birth and postpartum doula services, Montrice services, Lamaze classes, Lactation support, placenta encapsulation, postpartum meal service, belly casting, mother blessing ceremonies, and cord burning ceremonies. We accept most insurance plans, including Medi Cal and Kaiser. We look forward to being a part of your empowering birth experience and journey!

Taking new clients Due Nov 2026 – Sep 2027
Recent review

Hiring an overnight doula from Peaceful Passages was one of the best decisions I made for my postpartum recovery. Not only did my doula lovingly care for me and my newborn, she went above and beyond—prepping nourishing meals, providing breastfeeding support, organizing the baby’s nursery, and even helping with my twin toddlers so I could rest. Her calm, professional presence made my healing after a c-section so much easier. I was especially impressed by how seamless everything was—she was professionally dressed, compassionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. On top of that, Peaceful Passages accepted my Carrot insurance and handled all the billing with ease, which lifted such a burden off my shoulders. This service was truly a lifesaver for me and my family. I felt cared for, supported, and able to focus on bonding with my baby. I can’t recommend their overnight doula services enough!

- Bri L.

Doula rates near Merced

Doulas set their own prices on Bornbir. Birth support is usually sold as a flat package, while postpartum care at home is usually billed by the hour.

Packages

Flat rate
Near Merced
$1,500 $500–$2,500
California
$1,500 $500–$2,500
United States
$1,100 $450–$1,800

Hourly rate

Per hour
Near Merced
$60/hr $50–$67
California
$55/hr $45–$65
United States
$45/hr $35–$55

Based on 656 package prices from 284 doulas listed on Bornbir within 150 miles of Merced, CA. Typical range is the middle 50% of prices. Updated November 2026.

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